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lonzy's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
willehazell's review against another edition
4.0
A charming story. The characters are excellently established and concluded.
shariolar's review against another edition
4.0
The setting, the story, the writing, simply beautiful. But the DRAMA! I was definitely here for the drama!
And the characters, I most definitely have thoughts about these characters!
Obviously, we hate Troy. With a passion. What an absolute douchebag.
I’m not sure why all of these men kept falling head over heels with Bathsheba - just because she’s pretty? - because frankly, she was so incredibly annoying. Although I did appreciate how independent she was and the voice she had, especially in that time frame. Hardy was surprisingly feminist for his time.
Boldwood was crazy obsessed and had some interesting plot lines, but I didn’t really care for him as a character, not like I cared to see what would happen with Troy or Gabriel.
And then Gabriel. What a character! What a gentleman. I adored him. But why oh why wasn’t there more of him in the book? I wanted to read so much more of him even though he was just always there in the background. Why wasn’t there an epic lovestory throughout the entire book? It was sweet though.
Also, it’s so refreshing to read a classic which has a clean story with a sweet romance (plus drama, obviously) instead of constantly having to read how big some guy’s forearms are. These men are farmers, it’s just implied.
And the characters, I most definitely have thoughts about these characters!
Obviously, we hate Troy. With a passion. What an absolute douchebag.
I’m not sure why all of these men kept falling head over heels with Bathsheba - just because she’s pretty? - because frankly, she was so incredibly annoying. Although I did appreciate how independent she was and the voice she had, especially in that time frame. Hardy was surprisingly feminist for his time.
Boldwood was crazy obsessed and had some interesting plot lines, but I didn’t really care for him as a character, not like I cared to see what would happen with Troy or Gabriel.
And then Gabriel. What a character! What a gentleman. I adored him. But why oh why wasn’t there more of him in the book? I wanted to read so much more of him even though he was just always there in the background. Why wasn’t there an epic lovestory throughout the entire book? It was sweet though.
Also, it’s so refreshing to read a classic which has a clean story with a sweet romance (plus drama, obviously) instead of constantly having to read how big some guy’s forearms are. These men are farmers, it’s just implied.
calih's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
amcnulty11's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
erivs's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cinthyaolguin17's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
gj377's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyed how no one was sugar-coated, and Hardy writes good women, which is refreshing.
angmander's review against another edition
5.0
If it feels slow in the beginning, don’t give up! I enjoyed this story. I can’t wait to watch the movie and then read the book again.